Frump to Fab in 10 steps

Cleanse, tone and moisturize skin.
’10 steps’ sounded much sexier than ’11 steps’ so this step was kept separate. Do understand that without this cleanse, tone and moisturize step the process will not work. I guarantee you that the end result will be more frumpy than the starting point. Blot skin using tissue to remove excess moisturizer and get ready to go.

For tips on choosing the right moisturizer for your skin-type see here.  

This is an advanced class, for simple everyday, minimalista-chic makeup tips click here for daytime and here for nighttime tips.

Mhmm… I hear you. If the process were this easy then some of us wouldn’t be wandering around frump-nation style.

This post is a work in progress as we plan to go through each step in detail and would update this post with links on both general and specific application techniques on each point. 
Get your glam on with the following 10 steps.

1.  Apply foundation

Selecting the right foundation 

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Laying the foundation

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2. Apply concealer

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3. Apply loose powder

Shake it off: Loose Powder

4. Apply eye shadow

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5. Apply eye liner

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6. Apply mascara

7. Apply blush

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8. Apply lip liner

9. Fill in lips with lipstick

Lady in Bold

10. Apply lip gloss

Keep ‘posted’!

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Munch stress away

 

If only it was that easy. Still, our friends at Delish complied a list of the top foods that help alleviate stress. We can all do with a little (a lot) more of these in our diets.

 

 

1. Oranges

A German study in Psychopharmacology found that vitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. Vitamin C is also well known for boosting your immune system.

2. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can be particularly stress-reducing because they can satisfy the urge you get for carbohydrates and sweets when you are under a great deal of stress. They are packed full of beta-carotene and other vitamins, and the fiber helps your body to process the carbohydrates in a slow and steady manner.

3. Almonds, pistachios, walnuts

Almonds are packed with B and E vitamins, which help boost your immune system, and walnuts and pistachios help lower blood pressure.

4. Turkey

Turkey contains an amino acid called L-tryptophan. This amino acid triggers the release of serotonin, which is a feel-good brain chemical. This is the reason why many people who eat turkey feel relaxed, or even tired, after eating it. L-tryptophan has a documented calming effect.

5. Spinach

A deficiency in magnesium can cause migraine headaches and a feeling of fatigue. One cup of spinach provides 40 percent of your daily needs for magnesium.

Other magnesium-rich foods include pumpkin & squash seeds, halibut, dried apricots & black beans

6. Salmon

Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease. A study from Diabetes & Metabolism found that omega-3s keep the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline from peaking.  

Flaxseed oil is the oil that contains the most omega-3, and it is therefore very heat-sensitive. Don’t use it for cooking and store it in the refrigerator to avoid oxidation. Omega-3 

7. Avocado

The monounsaturated fats and potassium in avocados help lower blood pressure. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says that one of the best ways to lower blood pressure is to consume enough potassium (avocados have more than bananas).

8. Green Vegetables

Broccoli, kale, and other dark green vegetables are powerhouses of vitamins that help replenish our bodies in times of stress.

See full article here. Delish

Happy munching!

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Random music of the day: Hawkeye

“Tell all gyal yuh nuh beg and yuh nuh sponge…come in like stale crackers lose every crunch, dem a box juice you a natural fruit punch.”

- Independent Woman, Hawkeye

Have a sassy Sunday y’all!

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